Setback: Borna Barisic. Picture: SNS Group

But it now seems as though Barisic has suffered a further setback in his return from injury, with the Gers boss confirming after the stalemate with Spartak that the defender would not be available for Sunday’s showpiece.

However, Canada international Scott Arfield, who has also been recovering from injury, could come into contention after missing Thursday night’s match.

Earlier this week, Gerrard revealed that the club were still looking to get to the bottom of the knee injury troubling midfielder Graham Dorrans, adding: “We are still awaiting an update on Dorrans.

“He went to see a surgeon, and the medical department will make a decision on the next move.”